Sunshine in my Pocket Felt and Denim Holiday Ornament

Create a DIY holiday ornament…

We’ve got a serious Justin Timberlake fan in our family.

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My 9-year-old is a mini JT super fan. Ok, I *might* be a BIG fan as well. As are 90% of the women I know. When I was scrolling through Pinterest this fall, I stumbled across this adorable felt sun pattern. And when I saw it, I knew exactly what I should make.

A “sunshine in my pocket” felt holiday ornament. Alright, I’m feeling slightly like some creepy, stalker-ish person now, but let’s continue because this ornament turns out TOO CUTE to not share it!

I used the free pattern and tutorial for the sunshine part of this ornament that I found on the Bugs and Fishes blog HERE. You’ll need to head over there to get your copy pattern and instructions straight away!

How to assemble your sunshine:

To make your sunshine, you’ll simply follow the instructions detailed on the blog linked above ☀️. After you’ve completed your sunshine, cut an approximately 8-10″ piece of fishing line, and stitch one end to the back of your sun. This will be used to keep the sunshine connected to the pocket (so it doesn’t get lost).

How to assemble your pocket:

This pocket is a great way to upcycle some old jeans. I have a stash that I keep just in case I have creative moments like this ?.

1.) Sew the other end of your fishing line to the inside of one of your pockets. This will connect the sun to the pocket.

2.) Cut a piece of ribbon (any kind you’d like) approximately 8-10″ long. Create a hanger for the ornament by stitching each end to the interior of the back pocket, one on each side. When finished, you’ll have a loop that will hang the ornament on your tree.

3.) Stitch the pockets together. Keeping the right-sides out, simply stitch the sides and bottom of your two pockets together.